Reading Mawsim al-Hijra ila al-Shamal: For Students of Arabic is intended for advanced students of Arabic who have studied the language for at least two years at college level or the equivalent. The book is designed to accompany Tayeb Salih's novel Mawsim al-Hijra ila al-Shamal, a masterpiece in modern Arabic literature.

The book consists of 60 lessons, each of which includes a list of new vocabulary and a variety of activities and exercises, some oral and some written, whose goal is to develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and knowledge of Arabic language, culture, and literature. The book ends with a glossary of literary terms.

The book's e-resources include a comprehensive glossary of words arranged by root, a glossary of expressions, and other resources. The book can be used as a main or a supplementary text in an Arabic language course or for independent study.

About the Author

Ahmad Alswaid is a Lecturer of Arabic in the Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at Amherst College, USA.

Munther Younes is Reis Senior Lecturer of Arabic Language and Linguistics and Director of the Arabic Program in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Cornell University, USA.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032222998
Author Ahmad Alswaid
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g